Hello!  After I post this i'm going to go through these threads....I love reading these posts!

 

I am a 35yr. old married lady mommy of three girls 13, 9 and 2.  I was raised athiest.  I love my parents but it was a rough upbringing with little joy.  After all there was no magic at all.   we live, we die end of story, but I never believed it truly!  When I was little my parents moved often and at one of our homes I found a crucifix.  I asked my mother what it was and she explained the story of Jesus.  I fell in love....wanted to marry him. 

 

As a teenager I took on my father's beliefs (he's a hedonistic athiest and the lifestyle looked fun to me).  This was a dark period for me....very dark.  I attempted suicide twice.  One night I had a terrifying experience (Ill post in detail sometime) with two spirits in my room.  They scared the crap out of me but they also saved me because it was proof positive that my dad was wrong (I wish they'd go visit my dad)!  I was babtized catholic a year latter and its been one heck of an amazing journey since that time.  I feel blessed and chosen.  I don't believe that it was a coincidence that my parents named me Teresa....Or maybe the name takes you places!  Ohhhh an interesting topic to post!  I look forward to exploring with you people

 

Love Teresa